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County Durham Pupils Invited to Support Children Through Mary’s Meals
As children get ready to return to school after the summer holidays, schools across County Durham are being encouraged to collect leftover foreign coins and notes to help provide meals for hungry children. Through Mary’s Meals, even the smallest amount can have a life-changing impact on hungry chi...
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County Durham Lunch Club to Offer More Trips and Activities
Older people in a rural County Durham village will have more opportunities to enjoy day trips, free activities and social events thanks to a £3,500 donation from EMG Solicitors. The funding has been awarded to YMCA Teesdale Community Café in Cockfield, near Bishop Auckland, through EMG’s Charita...
RSPCA Walk to Remember Returns for National Pet Memorial Day
The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember returns this autumn, calling animal lovers together to honour pets who have passed. Walk To Remember is a flexible fundraising event where individuals, families and communities walk In Memory of a beloved pet on National Pet Memorial Day – on Sunday 13th September ...
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From Mining History to Olympic Gold: Inside Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
A former chapel of rest in a County Durham cemetery is preserving the remarkable stories of a mining community, including a pioneering miners’ leader, a Victoria Cross recipient and an Olympic diver.Tucked inside the grounds of Wheatley Hill Cemetery is a small building containing more than a cent...
Durham’s New Cultural Venue Opens with Family Activities and Major Exhibitions
Opening weekend celebrations, summer holiday workshops, exhibitions and live performances will mark the launch of The Light, Durham City’s newest destination for culture, creativity and community. The Durham County Council venue opens its doors on Saturday 22 August, with a vibrant programme of ac...
Pet Shop Boys legend signs up to North East festival with tickets on sale now
New chapter - Neil Tennant to lead line-up at Durham Book Festival
Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant Leads Durham Book Festival 2026 Line-up
Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant, actor Christopher Eccleston and bestselling authors including Susanna Clarke and Lucy Foley are among the names announced for Durham Book Festival 2026.The festival will return from 9 to 11 October, with most events taking place at Gala Durham and additional activi...
Ushaw Tea Dances Help Older People Connect Through Music and Movement
Older people in North West Durham are stepping back in time on the dancefloor, thanks to a new series of tea dances at one of the county’s landmark cultural venues. Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens has launched monthly sessions in its refectory, giving around 40 local people aged 65 and...
Durham Horror Director Dean Midas Launches Eve Valentine Game
Acclaimed Durham horror director Dean Midas is officially expanding his cinematic universe from the screen to the living room this autumn.Following the massive success of his iconic antagonist, Eve Valentine, Midas has announced the upcoming release of a brand-new game, scheduled to launch in early ...
Legal threat for Durham community group in row over transformed riverside park
The Hemp Garden Community Association (HGCA) has been caring for Elvet Green in Durham since 2017
New Irish bar The Rattlin' Bog plans approved despite city centre conservation area concerns
The Rattlin' Bog will open on Silver Street after Durham County Council granted planning permission, despite parish council concerns over the overconcentration of licensed premises
North East restaurant faces losing alcohol licence over 'repeated identification of illegal workers'
The Home Office has launched a bid to strip Lebaneat, on North Bailey in Durham, of its alcohol licence after claiming staff were working at the business without the right to do so – the second time such concerns have been raised
County Durham Dad Runs Great North Run for Sick Children’s Trust
A County Durham dad is preparing to take on this year's Great North Run in support of The Sick Children's Trust, the charity that helped his family stay together while his baby son fought for his life in hospital.Luke Wilson, from Darlington, will run the world's biggest half marathon to raise funds...
Where Light Meets Stone by Dan Saunders
I’ve lived in County Durham for years, and like a lot of people, Durham Cathedral has always just been… there. It’s a place I’ve visited countless times, but I don’t think I truly appreciated it until I started photographing it. This series came from wanting to see if I could photograph on...
Durham County Council Pledges Extra £1.5m to Tackle Potholes and Protect County Roads
Durham County Council is committing a further £1.5 million over the next three years to preventative highway maintenance. The extra funding will help protect the county’s 3,800km road network, tackling deterioration early to significantly cut the number of potholes. Targeting preventative repairs...
County Durham woman assaulted as hospital parking row turns to violence
Christine Smith has told of her shock at being attacked as she tried to get medical help for her son.
Treasured DLI Collection Items Prepared for Display in Durham
Treasured items that help share the stories of those who served in the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) are being prepared for display at a new cultural venue. The Light, Durham City’s latest tourist attraction, is set to open on Saturday 22 August, bringing together art, innovation and history in rema...
Enchanted Lego Trail opens in North East as city streets become fairytale adventure
If you are a LEGO fan or have one in your family you need to get yourself along to the Enchanted Lego Trail this summer
Moving On Durham Receives Funding for Young People’s Garden Project
A long-standing North East homelessness charity will be able to create new outdoor opportunities for young people, thanks to funding from a regional employer. Moving On Durham supports vulnerable young people across the county who are experiencing homelessness or facing housing-related challenges, h...
Construction Students Gain First-Hand Insight into Building-Site Careers
Thirteen sixth-form students with special educational needs have gained first-hand experience of construction careers during a visit to a live building site at Lambton Park.The students attend Barbara Priestman Academy in Sund...